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But those desks though...

I can understand the banner for "required" and "compatible" but the "you'll need these" is really unnecessary, especially when most people can look up the entirety of human information within seconds.

Seeing that we've waited this long, it could have naked Esther Rantzen on the cover and I'd still lap it up.

This is all getting a bit Fine Bros. now. And it's just another reason in a long list as to why I don't like Rupert Murdoch.

It's a shame, as I do enjoy a spot of beating around the bush.

But seriously, porn is already on other devices already so I doubt they're too bothered. And it makes sense for Sony not to officially allow it as it opens a whole can of worms on things like parental controls and what not.

But I still don't understand why porn is seen by some as a taboo subject. A lot of people enjoy sex and porn (I say most because asexuality is also a thing) so I've never understood why people call each other dirty. If anything the word "dirty" is a compliment.

Even so, I'm not particularly bothered about porn VR - I've got my own gloriously filthy imagination already.

I thought it was a good E3 overall, judging mainly on the games available outside the conferences as well, and those soon incoming. I know I'd definitely want to buy God of War, For Honor, Last Guardian, Resident Evil VII (and maybe even VR with it!), South Park, Grow Up, Detroit, Dishonored 2 and Cuphead.

And then there are some titles that it's too early to tell like Death Stranding and Days Gone, but I'm very interested in seeing their development.

@kyleforrester87 Well it's better to say as a journalist with a press pass but that's how they worded it. I'm freelance though so no allegiances either way!

One big success of Sony's conference this year was to give more reasons for people to adopt VR. Sony's VR device isn't one that's interested me that much, but with the announcements including Resi 7 and the like, it's given made me wake up and want to give it a whirl at the very least.

This isn't meant to sound tribal but the lack of details on the Scorpio had me shrugging my shoulders, especially when they built it up so much. They basically said: "We're doing another console and it's going to be great." Which is what everyone would've assumed anyway.

Also, with Xbox One no longer having any exclusives (it shares everything with Windows 10), it just made me think that this might happen with Scorpio too. If so, I might as well buy a PC as it would seem pointless to own one.

This is a tough choice, but I went for Resi 7 purely because of how unexpected it was, along with a complete change in perspective and gameplay approach.

But alongside that it would be God of War, South Park, Last Guardian, For Honor and Detroit.

Whilst an Egyptian setting would be interesting, I think Norse mythology is a better call. There are aspects of the folklore and the setting that feel a lot harsher and colder than other mythologies.

God of War really blew me away. I'm not huge into the series but it's great they're shaking it up and looking at more character depth within their narrative. Bring it on!

I hope it's Gamescom. I'm actually getting to go as a member of the press and it would be awesome if they were there!

Looking nice so far. Also, the musical structure is very similar to the famous "Dracula's Castle" from Symphony of the Night, but it has it's own feel to it. Certainly looking forward to this one!

Out of interest, will the Japanese version have English subtitles? Occasionally Japanese games do, and if so players could just import it.

I would ask everyone not to talk about who "won" E3, I think using that phrase is a little trivial. However, here are my grades:

Bethesda: B-
Ubisoft: C
Microsoft: C
Sony: A
EA: Participation award.

I do find it funny that Sony seemed to show more game footage of anything Star Wars than EA did.

I would've picked today to go on holiday! I'll have to play it when I return I guess!

@VanillaLake I think what was great about it was the fact that there was no fanfare, they just played another video: a great cryptic horror game filled with atmosphere and building tension. All the time I was thinking - this is great, I wonder what this is?

Then it pulled out revealed VII in Roman numerals, and then the rest of the title came in. I started cheering and then crying.

I'm seriously excited for this. Bring it on!

This was the best part of the conference for me. They seem to be taking Resi back to its horror roots and completely changing the dynamic of it. Resi needed it and I'm seriously excited about this. Of course, I'm going on holiday now so won't get to play the demo, but I can live with that.

Moment of speculation: Guillermo Del Toro and/or Junji Ito is involved. They were both working on Silent Hills and I thought just maybe...

It was a fantastic conference and the best one of E3. That Resi 7 reveal threw me for a loop in the best possible way, and they're actually giving me a reason to look into VR now. Also, God of War looked fantastic, it was great to see Kojima, The Last Guardian has a release date, and the orchestra was a nice touch.

The only things that stopped it from being perfect were mentioning Crash and not showing it, and having the Daysgone demo at the end. That's a really strange choice. But overall, it was another awesome E3 for Sony and they f*cking smashed it!

And that orchestra.

EA had some of the best shots of people at desks.

I really hope so. Most of Ubisoft's best games are the smaller projects like this, and Grow Home was awesome.

It wasn't as good as last year's, but I thought it was a good conference. In the time it took EA to even show a game, Bethesda showed at least 4 - one of which was a new Quake game in the vein of Quake 3: Arena. Also, Bethesda are having a stab at VR, which is a really interesting announcement.

I think you guys might be a little over critical of this one.

Although I would've liked Kevin Conroy as Batman, Laura Bailey as Selina Kyle is great casting.

@Ralizah Yeah, it seems that people react to news before it's even news. There seems to be more of that over the last year. Speculate, guess and predict all you want, but just hold off on actually reacting until something has actually happened.

Just wait guys, just wait.

Square have already done this with the FFVII remake. Firstly, they announced the remaster on PC when everyone thought it was a remake, then they came back 6 months later. Even then, they put World of Final Fantasy before it.

Let's wait and see what happens. In the age of leaks, it might be that companies are getting wise. If a new game does happen, it'd be the best double swerve possible.

Now all it needs are two people screaming "Kaneda!" and "Testsuo!"

@Napples I'm not really a Geoff Keighley fan so to speak, but that moment was actually rather uncharacteristic of him. He usually tows the more straight business like approach, but he has been friends with Kojima for a long time and it seemed like an actual genuine moment. And considering the sh*t that Konami have been pulling, that was a refreshing moment.

I think this is a smart move. They're acknowledging its existence and not acting like its the best news in the world. Good stuff!

I think it's a smart move. Either this, or they address it quickly in the press conference and move on. Treating it as a special thing or the best news ever (as many companies like to do) would be a bad move. I just hope they don't save VR until last. Just put a little bit of it in, then move on and end on something like Crash.

Can we have drunk Jade Raymond again?

@tabris95: I'd say there's enough. Uncharted 4, Doom, Dark Souls 3, Overwatch, Banner Saga 2, Stardew Valley, Total War: Warhammer, XCOM 2, Quantum Break, Street Fighter V, Fire Emblem Fates etc. And that's just the first half of the year.

You know nothing Infinity Ward.

This and South Park are the only things I care about from Ubisoft. So pleased to have a new IP out and about. Also, the lead designer Jason VandenBerghe seems like a total dude.

The only way I can see this gaining favour is if the following occurs:

Mark Cerny comes out and says: "Yeah, Knack was a bit naff. But we're actually going to make it decent. Roll the trailer!" A good trailer follows.

Then Mark Cerny comes out and says: "Also, we got this thing which I used to work on before I discovered the secret of eternal youth." A ridiculously good Crash Bandicoot trailer rolls. Everyone loses their minds. Mark Cerny cries a singular tear onto his left cheek.

'SHUHEI YOSHIA UNVEILS THE SONY 8K TV, MAKING THE UPCOMING PLAYSTATION 4K REDUNDANT.'

I think a new Wolfenstein and The Evil Within 2 were pretty much expected (especially with a voice actor accidentally hinting about the former).

I felt The Evil Within lacked a little, especially with it's silly story and cardboard characters. Still if there were another one that was better then I'd be interested.

They all crack sooner or later. This is amazing. I'm in!

Give me a price and full details and then we'll talk.

I'm glad that Ubisoft® has shown us this special trailer® of Watch Dogs 2®. It gives us real insight® into what they attend to do in the game® - Rayban®s or no Rayban®s.

And if you'll excuse me I'm just going to have a word with the Fine Bros®.

@ekreig That had me laughing for a long time. Poor Adam.

Dead Rising 1 - forgivable for its time due to the concept and that nothing like it had been done at the time.

Dead Rising 2 - a fantastic sequel with all of the issues smoothed out, and a main character who had a real motivation to get behind.

After that, there really isn't much point. I'm not so bothered by this.

Whilst this is a good video, it only focuses on the technical elements of the game. Aside, from being a technical achievement, Shenmue did a lot of great things in terms of narrative, player progression, gameplay variation, and capturing a specific time period as well as a martial philosophy.

The way in which you are left to drive the narrative forward as a player is simply brilliant, having to find every breadcrumb you can and putting things into motion yourself. And the game opens on a huge event, leaving you with so many questions as to what's happening. It's a traditional epic narrative that is simply enthralling from start to finish.

Also, you have the different modes of gameplay including Virtua Fighter-esque combat, training, a stealthy levelling up system, free exploration, quick time event cutscenes, and specific gameplay modes when getting a job.

With it's technical achievements it is impressive, but with a game that captures an intangible spirit of martial arts and 80s Japan, backed up by a great narrative, it becomes magical.

And yes, I cried when number 3 was announced. In fact I needed a new carpet.

Ah well, nevermind. I'll just make a cup of tea at that point. And if that section's still continuing, I'll just play the Benny Hill theme over the top.

I love the fact that Nier took number 1 spot for PS3. It's always great when you get some real surprises on lists like these.

If anything I just found it amusing that the place it is being developed in would get it last! But it's two days, it ain't going to break us is it?

This looks awesome. I'm definitely picking up a Chrono Trigger vibe from this - I hope the writing will be up to a good standard.

It truly was incredible. But it wasn't just the games announced, it was the way the announcements were made and structured. It was just pure f*cking class all the way, making the audience guess even when trailers were being shown. It was awesome.

In terms of good conferences Sony and Bethesda came out on top.

[insert comment complaining about games and the lack of tea]

I wasn't aware of this - thanks for the heads up. I'm definitely interested in this.

This also reminds me, how about a Sony kart racer or dare I say it, the return of Crash Team Racing?

This seems like the most fair review out of the lot. It looks like it's just a little disappointing but not terrible.

I'm in day one.